Brooke County’s Wellsburg Bridge Finalist For National Transportation Award
One year ago, thousands of West Virginians and Ohioans gathered at the Ohio River to celebrate the op...
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House Democrats Urge Republican State Leaders To Make Big Child Care Policy Change
Later this month legislators will convene at the Capitol in a special session to consider changes to the state’s childcare policy, but House Democrats want more than just a child care tax credit.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Calls For A Special Session To Address Taxes And Childcare
Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday a special legislative session to take place on September 30. He says he will ask the legislature to tackle a proposed additional 5 percent income tax cut, and address child care in the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSurvey Seeks Answers On Child Care Effects On State Businesses
The cost and availability of child care has been in the news a lot lately as care centers close and parents choose not to work, rather than pay for it out of pocket.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice To Call Special Session To Enact Another Income Tax Cut
Justice said he’d promised the state’s voters to give them relief from higher prices due to inflation.
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Student Prayer, Child Care And Basketball, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a new school year is in full swing in West Virginia. But Chris Schulz reports that one group of students in Morgantown has a unique concern this year: needing a place in school to pray together.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsChild Care Funding Deadline Looms
While politicians on both sides of the aisle have touted support for child care tax credits in recent years, no bill has passed the House or the Senate, leaving West Virginia child care providers wondering how they will fund their programs in the future.
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